Major step-up features of Hitachi's DZ-MV580A are the 16x9 recording mode on DVD-RAM discs.

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Major step-up features of Hitachi's DZ-MV580A are the 16x9 recording mode on DVD-RAM discs, a 1 mega pixel CCD which improves still picture capability to 1280x960 resolution and an S-Video input for optimal transfer of high resolution tape-based material. The DZ-MV580A offers a 10x optical zoom lens with 240x digital zoom expander and a hot shoe for flash. The DZ-MV580A measures 3.5 x 2.5 x 5.75 inches and weighs 1.12 lbs.